Top Ten Ways to Oppress the Poor

        (as expressed by Hebrew Prophets)

Police slashing the tents of the homeless
before they throw them in dumpsters

·      Refusing to defend the needy ³⁷

·       Stealing from the poor ³⁸

Most of us ignore those in most need.
After all, they make us uncomfortable.

·      Unjust judgments against the poor ³⁹

·      Not assisting the needy ⁴⁰

Cash advance stores take advantage of those in need,
taking their needed pay so the poor 
need not have their utilities shut down.

·      Taking interest for loans ⁴¹

·      Enslaving a people ⁴²

Children are a growing casualty of wars all over the world.

·      Excessive violence in war, especially against innocents ⁴³

"Yep, we made you a loan we knew you couldn't afford.
You deserve to be homeless for trusting us."

·      Excessive rent against the poor ⁴⁴

·      Accepting bribes ⁴⁵

·      Turning away those who need shelter for a night ⁴⁶

I guess if Amos or Isaiah came today, they'd be pretty busy.

Notes:

37. Isaiah 1:17, 23; Jeremiah 5:28.

38. Isaiah 3:14-15

39. Isaiah 10:1-2

40. Ezekiel 16:49

41. Ezekiel 18:15-17

42. Amos 1:6

43. Amos 1:13

44. Amos 5:11

45. Amos 5:12

46. Amos 5:12